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NSG 170 Final Exam Study Guide Part 2
Questions and Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Anaplasia
Ans: Regression of a cell to an immature or undifferentiated
Radiation
Ans: *Application of x-rays or high-energy protons to kill cancer cells
*Used for ~50% of clients with cancer
*Localized treatment
*May precede surgery to shrink tumor
*May follow surgery to kill cancer cells left behind
*May be used as palliation for inoperable cancers
Rapid Insulin
Ans: *Lispro (Humalog)
*Aspart (Novolog)
*Glulisine (Apidra)
*Onset: 15-20mins
*Peak: 30mins
*Duration: 3-6hrs
Short Acting
Ans: *Regular Insulin
*Onset: 30-60mins
*Peak: 1hr
*Duration: 3-5hrs
Intermediate Acting
Ans: *NPH
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*Onset: 2hrs
*Peak: 6-8hr
*Duration: 12-16hrs
Long Acting
Ans: *Glargine (Lantus)
*Detemir (Levemir)
*Onset: 1-2hrs
*Peak: None
*Duration: 24hrs
Glucagon
Ans: A hormone that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver, the
formation of carbohydrates in the liver, and the breakdown of lipids in both the liver
and adipose tissue
Gluconeogenesis
Ans: The formation of glucose from fats and proteins
Glycogenolysis
Ans: The breakdown of liver glycogen
Insulin
Ans: A hormone that facilitates the uptake and use of glucose by cells and prevents
an excessive breakdown of glycogen in the liver and muscle
Liver
Ans: Produces and breakdowns glycogen; stores extra glucose
Dawn Phenomenon
Ans: Rise in glucose between 4am and 8am that is not a response to hypoglycemia
Somogyi Phenomenon
Ans: Combination of hypoglycemia during the night with a rebound morning rise in
glucose to hyperglycemic levels
Biguanide (Metformin)
Ans: *Helps to decrease the amount of glucose made by your liver
NSG 170 Final Exam Study Guide Part 2
Questions and Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Anaplasia
Ans: Regression of a cell to an immature or undifferentiated
Radiation
Ans: *Application of x-rays or high-energy protons to kill cancer cells
*Used for ~50% of clients with cancer
*Localized treatment
*May precede surgery to shrink tumor
*May follow surgery to kill cancer cells left behind
*May be used as palliation for inoperable cancers
Rapid Insulin
Ans: *Lispro (Humalog)
*Aspart (Novolog)
*Glulisine (Apidra)
*Onset: 15-20mins
*Peak: 30mins
*Duration: 3-6hrs
Short Acting
Ans: *Regular Insulin
*Onset: 30-60mins
*Peak: 1hr
*Duration: 3-5hrs
Intermediate Acting
Ans: *NPH
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*Onset: 2hrs
*Peak: 6-8hr
*Duration: 12-16hrs
Long Acting
Ans: *Glargine (Lantus)
*Detemir (Levemir)
*Onset: 1-2hrs
*Peak: None
*Duration: 24hrs
Glucagon
Ans: A hormone that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver, the
formation of carbohydrates in the liver, and the breakdown of lipids in both the liver
and adipose tissue
Gluconeogenesis
Ans: The formation of glucose from fats and proteins
Glycogenolysis
Ans: The breakdown of liver glycogen
Insulin
Ans: A hormone that facilitates the uptake and use of glucose by cells and prevents
an excessive breakdown of glycogen in the liver and muscle
Liver
Ans: Produces and breakdowns glycogen; stores extra glucose
Dawn Phenomenon
Ans: Rise in glucose between 4am and 8am that is not a response to hypoglycemia
Somogyi Phenomenon
Ans: Combination of hypoglycemia during the night with a rebound morning rise in
glucose to hyperglycemic levels
Biguanide (Metformin)
Ans: *Helps to decrease the amount of glucose made by your liver
